The feature is being developed with an eye toward expansion beyond TSA use, per commentary from Apple’s newsroom coverage.

Enrollment requires multi-step verification, including scanning the passport photo page and chip, taking a selfie, and completing facial movement verifications.

Rollout will be gradual and coordinated with the TSA, and a full list of participating locations has not yet been published.

The rollout is described as a beta, signaling potential further expansion or changes based on user feedback and security considerations.

Biometric authentication, via Face ID or Touch ID, ensures only the ID owner can present the digital credential.

Apple is rolling out a Digital ID feature in Wallet that lets users store U.S. passport information for digital verification at airport security, aiming to replace a physical license or state ID where supported.

While the feature promises streamlined security checks and privacy considerations, specific policy details and rollout dates beyond the headline are not provided.

Overall, the message is cautiously optimistic about privacy and practicality, noting current limitations and a roadmap for broader adoption.

Additional details are available in an Apple support document, and the coverage references Apple’s official support page and newsroom announcement.

The rollout appears on a sponsor-heavy Techmeme-style page rather than a standalone article, with promotional links and podcasts accompanying the coverage.

Adoption will vary by checkpoint and reader compatibility, with ongoing concerns about fraud risk given evolving deepfake and synthetic identity threats.

Reactions on social media are mixed, with excitement from some travelers and privacy and misuse concerns from others.